How to completely disable incoming calls on Xiaomi smartphones: all ways

Incoming calls can be a real challenge if you need to focus on work, relax or just be quiet. Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones based on MIUI offer several built-in tools for blocking calls - from temporary disconnection to complete isolation from unwanted subscribers. However, not all users know that these features are hidden in different settings, and some require additional configuration.

In this article, we’ll break down 5 working ways to disable incoming calls on Xiaomi devices, including:

• 📵 Use of the mode Do not disturb (DND) flexible
• 🚫 Adding numbers to a blacklist (including hidden and unknown)
• 🔇 Completely disabling the sound of calls through the sound settings
• 📱 Forced blocking through Settings SIM-maps (for individual lines)
• 🛠️ Radical methods for experienced users (including: ADB Tasker)

We will pay special attention to the nuances for different versions of MIUI (from 12 to 14) and models - from the budget Redmi Note to the flagship Xiaomi 13 Ultra. Also tell you how to circumvent operator restrictions and what to do if calls continue to arrive despite all settings.

1.Do Not Disturb (DND) mode: Temporary call blackout

The most versatile and safe way is to activate Do Not Disturb (DND) mode, which allows you to turn off all notifications, including calls, for a certain period or on a schedule, and the advantage of this method is that you can set exceptions for important contacts or re-calls.

How to turn on:

1. Open Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb.
2. Activate the switch Enable now or set a schedule (for example, from 23:00 to 7:00).
3. In the Rules section, select Calls and install: 🔕 Block all calls – complete shutdown 📞 Allow repeat calls – skip only if the subscriber calls a second time within 3 minutes ⭐ Selected contacts – calls only from those marked in the phone book

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 14 on some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T) The option to block all calls is hidden behind the optional menu. If it's not available, select Set up rules first, then Calls and mark Block.

Do Not Disturb mode activated | Rule for calls set |Setting exceptions for important contacts |Schedules checked (if necessary)

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2. Blacklist: How to block specific numbers

If you only need to disable calls from certain subscribers (such as spammers or annoying colleagues), use a blacklist. In MIUI, it works at the system level and blocks both calls and SMS.

Instructions:

1. Go to the Phone app (Trainer icon).
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Settings → Lock numbers.
3. Select Add to the blacklist and enter the number manually or select from the call log.
4. Activate the option to Lock Unknown numbers if you want to cut off hidden calls (for example, marked Unknown or Hidden number).

🔹 Features:

• 📲 On Poco. F4 redmi K50 The blacklist syncs with your Mi Account – the lock will work on all your Xiaomi devices.
• 🔄 To unlock the number, go back to Settings → Lock numbers and swipe the record to the left.
• ⚠️ The numbers on the blacklist don’t get into the call log – you won’t see missed calls from them.

3. Completely shutting down the call sound (without blocking)

If you don’t need to block the calls themselves, but only turn them off (for example, so that they don’t wake up at night, but the notifications remain in the log), use the audio settings. This method is suitable for MIUI 12-14 and does not require superuser rights.

Step-by-step:

1. Open Settings → Sound and vibration → Volume.
2. Move the slider Call to the stop to the left (the speaker icon is crossed out).
3. For reliability, turn off Vibration when you call in the same menu.
4. Return to Sound and Vibration → Additionally, and deactivate the Growing Volume Melody (so that the call doesn’t start quietly and then amplify).

⚠️ Note: On some models (for example, Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite) after upgrading to MIUI 13.5+ Call volume may be reset after rebooting. To avoid this, set the sound profile to No Sound (bell icon in the notification panel).

4. Disabling calls for a separate SIM-map

If your Xiaomi supports two of your SIM-Cards (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro)+ Xiaomi 13T), You can only turn off incoming calls for one of them. SIM It is used for work and the second for personal purposes.

How to set up:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose the right one. SIM-map, SIM 1).
3. Turn off the Incoming Calls switch (in some versions of MIUI it is called Call Receiving).
4. Save the changes – now calls to this SIM will be automatically reset.

🔹 It's important:

• 📶 Disabling incoming calls does not affect outgoing calls - you can call yourself.
• 📵 If SIM-the card is used for mobile Internet, its disabling can interrupt the data transfer (set the data transfer by default for another one) SIM).
• ⚡ Some operators (e.g. MTS or Beeline) may have an AntiAon service that ignores system settings. Disable it via USSD-command, for example, *111*777#).

Do Not Disturb |Blacklist |Switch off sound |SIM-card lock |Another way

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5. Radical Methods: ADB, Tasker and Third Party Applications

If standard methods don't work (e.g., calls keep coming in despite all settings), you can use advanced tools, which require technical skills and can affect system stability.

Method 1: Disabling calls through ADB

With ADB (Android Debug Bridge), you can force incoming calls to be blocked at the system level, which works even if the operator ignores the phone's settings.

adb shell settings put global phone_incoming_number_block 1

To get it back:

adb shell settings put global phone_incoming_number_block 0

Method 2: Automation with Tasker

Tasker allows you to create a rule for automatically resetting incoming calls.

1. Create a new profile → Event → Phone → Incoming call.
2. Add the action Phone → Defeat the challenge.
3. Set exceptions by time or number (optional).

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB Or Tasker may lead to:

• 🚨 Loss of warranty (if you need to unlock the bootloader).
• 🔄 Unstable phone operation (for example, notifications from other apps disappear).
• 📵 Blocking important calls (e.g. from a bank or security service).

💡

Before using ADB, back up your settings through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset. This will help restore the system if something goes wrong.

Frequent problems and solutions

Even after you set up the phone correctly, the calls can keep coming in, and let's look at the typical causes and ways to fix them.

Problem 1: Calls go despite the "Do Not Disturb" mode

• 🔍 Check if important contacts are added to the Exclusions (they can be called even in the Exclusions). DND).
• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes the notification service “hangs".
• 📱 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version (the old builds had bugs with the DND).

Problem 2: Blacklisting does not block hidden numbers

On some models (Redmi 8A, Mi A3), the option to Lock Unknown Numbers is unstable.

1. Install a third-party app to block (such as Truecaller or Calls Blacklist).
2. Activate the service "Spam Protection" in the operator settings (available from MegaFon and Tele2).

Problem 3: After the sound is turned off, the calls vibrate

In MIUI 14, the vibration of the call is controlled separately to turn it off:

1. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Vibration when calling.
2. Choose No Vibration.
3. For reliability, turn off Vibration when you touch it in the same menu.

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If none of these methods work, check to see if you have admin apps on your phone (such as antivirus or parental controls) that can intercept calls and ignore system settings.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions